Ohio State Athletics Internship Fair 

6 April 2026
NetJets Lounge
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Schedule

• 1:45 Doors open

• 2:15 p.m. Opening Remarks and Q&A Panel moderated by SSI Director Nicole Kraft

• 3-5 p.m. Internship Fair

Panel Bios

Chris Park

Chris Park was hired as the executive associate athletics director for external affairs and chief communications officer in January of 2026. In this critical leadership role, Park oversees the department’s external communications strategies, marketing, brand engagement, media relations, and strategic storytelling efforts.

With 25 years of experience spanning multiple Power Five and Group of Five institutions, Park has built a reputation as a strategic communicator and innovative leader in collegiate athletics administration.

Park holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (2002) and a master’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis on sports management (2004) from Texas A&M University.

Gary Petit

Gary Petit joined the Ohio State athletics communications staff in September of 2014. He is currently working with the men’s basketball, women’s soccer and the men’s and women's golf programs and has previously worked with the women’s basketball, men's tennis, baseball, synchronized swimming and rifle programs. Petit also leads the communications office.

The Ohio native spent six seasons at Wake Forest prior to coming to Columbus. He was the primary contact for the women’s basketball and men’s and women’s golf teams, and also served as the secondary football contact for four years. Petit got his start in athletics communications as the assistant sports information director at Division III Ohio Northern from 2006-08 while earning his master’s degree in sport administration from Bowling Green State University.

Petit earned his undergraduate degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 2006 where he was a four-year letterwinner and a three-year captain on the golf team.

Allie Kenny

Allie Kenny currently serves as a senior partnership services coordinator for Ohio State Sports Properties where she assists in the development and management of $11 million in sponsorship agreements,  serves as the lead for her department for Football, and develops strategic operation and marketing plans for the Ohio State 4 Miler.

Her experience also includes roles with Ohio State Athletics and the Columbus Blue Jackets, giving her a strong background across sponsorship, marketing, and live event execution. A Powell, Ohio native and two-time Ohio State graduate with degrees in Marketing and Sport Industry, Allie brings a valuable perspective on driving revenue through building brand partnerships and creating impactful fan experiences.

Brittnee Packer

Brittnee Packer is an associate ticket director at The Ohio State University, where she has worked since 2022 in the Athletics Ticket Office. She serves as the ticketing contact for Men’s Ice Hockey and supports Football ticket operations. Before joining Ohio State, she worked in the University of Wyoming’s Ticket Office. Brittnee is originally from Zearing, Iowa, earned her undergraduate degree from Simpson College, and completed her master’s degree in Sports Management at the University of South Dakota.

Angela Diaz

Angela Diaz is a senior journalism major at The Ohio State University. She has spent the past three years developing her passion for storytelling through her work with the athletics digital media department, including two years directly with the basketball program. In her role, she has created digital content, covered live events, and contributed to fan engagement across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X. Angela is passionate about sports media and excited to build a career exploring the industry’s many intersections.

Caleb Clark

Caleb Clark is the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & Live Events at The Ohio State University, where he leads the marketing, live events, and digital media teams. He oversees the in-venue fan experience across Ohio State Athletics, including videoboard content, sponsorship integration, music direction, student engagement efforts, and coordination with spirit groups and The Ohio State University Marching Band. Across his career, Caleb has helped drive record-setting ticket sales, revenue, attendance, and fan engagement at Ohio State, UC Irvine, and The University of Akron. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Sport Management at Ohio State and holds an undergraduate and master's degree from The University of Akron.

Directions

Entrance to the NetJets's lounge is on the west side of Ohio Stadium, Enter through the HUNTINGTON CLUB entrance and follow the directions of the attending redcoat ushers. 

Dress

Dress for this event is business casual or business professional. We strongly encourage you to avoid sweats, T-shirts any spirit wear, and to check your fandom at the door. 

Entry

Everyone will enter through the Huntington Club entrance. These are the glass doors located on the west side of the stadium. During the event, once guests are inside, there will be staff to help direct everyone to NetJets Landing.